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Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain
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The timeless narrative of the brave prince/knight slaying the dragon to rescue the damsel in distress has been reimagined countless times, with Disney alone producing numerous adaptations. This fairy tale archetype seems ingrained in the hearts of generations of young girls—a comforting belief that a hero will always come to their rescue when in trouble. However, reality often diverges significantly from dreams. "Damsel" tells a story that shatters these illusions. Elodie, the eldest daughter of
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Like any other Gen Z girls, my go-to bedtime stories during childhood were classic fairy tales like "Cinderella," "Snow White," "The Little Mermaid", "Beauty and the Beast" etc. Sure, they were captivating and imagination-sparking to young girls, but they also left us with some serious princess stereotypes that we've been trying to shake off ever since. That's why I'm pumped about an increasing number of fairy tales being retold hitting the scene, with a conscious effort to break stereotypes abo